Religious Conversion

Emes Ve-Emunah · 27 Jun

The text discusses the evolution of Reform Judaism in America, highlighting its initial intention to eliminate differences between Jews and Christians in order to combat antisemitism.

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Giving Shape to Abstraction: Illustrating Redemption in the Book of Ruth

Benjamin Marcus in Lehrhaus · 9 Jun

The article discusses the challenge of illustrating the Book of Ruth, focusing not on the plot but on the theme of redemption.

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IDF is investigating after troops kill Palestinian who converted to Judaism to honor his grandfather, who rescued Jews

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 22 Mar

The Israeli military is investigating after reservist soldiers shot and killed David Ben Avraham, a Palestinian who converted to Judaism to honor his grandfather for rescuing Jews during the 1929 Hebron riots.

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A Tale of Two Atonements

Thomas Balazs in Tablet · 20 Sep 2023

The author recounts two personal stories that shaped their understanding of forgiveness and atonement.

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The co-creator of ‘Shtisel’ identifies as haredi Orthodox again

Lior Zaltzman in JTA · 8 Sep 2023

Yehonatan Indursky, the co-creator of the popular show Shtisel, has recently announced that he identifies as haredi Orthodox once again.

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From 2007 | Lost in India

Moment in Moment · 24 Aug 2023

This 2007 article by Rachel Safier explores the Bnei Menashe, a Jewish group in northeast India who claim to be descendants of the lost tribe of Menashe.

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A Church Divided

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 18 Feb 2022

The article discusses the division between the Ukrainian and Russian branches of the Orthodox Church and its implications for Orthodox communities in the United States, particularly in Pittsburgh.

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My Rebbe

Chaim Davis in Lehrhaus · 17 Aug 2020

Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, known for his monumental translation of the Talmud and his work in education, was born into a secular family but became religious as a teenager.

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Lost and Found

Nathan Steiger in Tablet · 22 Mar 2018

The author reflects on his journey from a devout Mormon upbringing to questioning his faith as he delves into different religious experiences alongside his wife R. Despite being raised in Mormonism, they explore Judaism, attending a Passover Seder and embracing Jewish rituals like wearing a tallit.

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Leaving the Nest: Ep. 122

Unorthodox · 1 Feb 2018

This episode features an engaging conversation with Tova Mirvis, an author who discusses her departure from Modern Orthodox Judaism and its impact on her personal and writing life.

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Saving the World

Elias Sacks in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Mar 2016

In 1913, Franz Rosenzweig, a young German Jewish scholar, underwent a transformative experience that led him from academic relativism to religious faith and back to Judaism, becoming one of modern Judaism's influential thinkers.

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400 Years After Portugal’s Inquisition, a Very Unusual Family Comes Together

Forward · 1 Jun 2014

Descendants of four Portuguese Jewish brothers who fled the Inquisition in Portugal in 1614 gathered in Amsterdam to commemorate their heritage, although many present were not practicing Jews.

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'Convert the Jews' Group Pulls George W. Bush From Gala Web Site

Forward · 9 Nov 2013

A group aiming to convert Jews to Christianity removed references to George W. Bush's attendance at a fundraiser from its website, though the former president still plans to attend.

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Cutting Family Ties

Rebecca Klempner in Tablet · 30 Apr 2013

The author recalls reconnecting with their paternal grandparents after years of estrangement, only to discover their grandfather's death online.

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Layman’s Terms

Stuart Vyse in Tablet · 13 Jan 2012

The author reflects on his journey of exploring Judaism through relationships with Jewish partners, experiencing Jewish customs, and attending religious services, even though he never formally converted to Judaism.

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